Telefónica Venezolana Settles U.S. Bribery Probe with $85 Million Payment
Telefónica Venezolana settles a Justice Department bribery investigation by agreeing to pay over $85 million for engaging in corrupt practices to gain favorable currency exchange access.
Suspected Gunman Apprehended After Upper West Side Shooting Prompts Subway Chaos
Suspect Eduardo Diaz is in custody after a shooting on the Upper West Side, with charges including attempted murder. A 47-year-old man was injured but is expected to survive. The incident led to chaos and a police response, affecting subway services.
Businessman Ilya Kahn Pleads Guilty to Export and Tax Violation Charges Linked to Russian Military Tech Scheme
Businessman Ilya Kahn pleaded guilty to exporting restricted technology to Russia and tax evasion, facing a potential 20-year sentence. He exported semiconductors to a sanctioned Russian entity, undermining U.S. sanctions and national security.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine Strikes Deal for Reduced Jail Time Amidst Alleged Probation Violations in Manhattan
Tekashi 6ix9ine negotiated a deal for early release with conditions, but faces scrutiny for probation violations, including unapproved travel and failed drug tests. Judge Engelmayer will decide on the deal on Nov. 12.
Former TD Bank Employee Indicted for Allegedly Leaking Customer Data on Telegram, Tied to $500K Fraud Scheme in Manhattan
A former TD Bank employee has been indicted for allegedly distributing customer information on Telegram while working in the anti-money laundering department.
Manhattan Court Deems Tenant Who Lived Rent-Free at New Yorker Hotel Unfit for Fraud Trial
Mickey Barreto, charged with fraud for living rent-free in the New Yorker Hotel, was ruled mentally unfit for trial and directed to seek psychiatric treatment.
New York City Sues Online Distributor Accused of Illegally Selling Flavored E-Cigarettes to Youths
NYC Mayor Eric Adams filed a lawsuit against Price Point Distributors for illegally selling flavored e-cigarettes, which are prohibited to protect youth health.
FDNY Hero Christopher Zambrzycki Released from Harlem Hospital After Surviving 40-Foot Fall Fighting Hamilton Heights Blaze
FDNY firefighter Christopher Zambrzycki was released from Harlem Hospital after recovering from a 40-foot fall sustained while fighting a six-alarm fire.












